unstained
adjective
un·stained
ˌən-ˈstānd 
: not stained: such as
a
: not discolored by a stain
unstained clothing
b
: not morally blemished or tainted
an unstained reputation
… a life unstained except by such spots as are inseparable from human nature …—
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Nathaniel Hawthorne
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Bring at least five unstained and undamaged items (including accessories and shoes) between the drop-off hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., and come back during the swap to look for items to take home.
—Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2023
To do this, much of its unstained outer layer is removed with enzymes, leaving connective tissue and tendons in place.
—Kyle Hill, Discover Magazine, 8 Apr. 2014
Expecting a writer to remain entirely unstained by this is expecting a person to live underwater without getting wet.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 1 Apr. 2012
However, Judges Bucklo and Gettleman have unstained records spanning decades of practicing law.
—David L. Craddock, Ars Technica, 8 Oct. 2022
Stained or unstained hardwood is the most popular kitchen flooring material among home renovators.
—oregonlive, 11 Jan. 2022
The decor will be simple and uncluttered, with plaster walls and an unstained concrete floor.
—Dana Oland, idahostatesman, 25 Jan. 2018
Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2023
To do this, much of its unstained outer layer is removed with enzymes, leaving connective tissue and tendons in place.
—Kyle Hill, Discover Magazine, 8 Apr. 2014
Expecting a writer to remain entirely unstained by this is expecting a person to live underwater without getting wet.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 1 Apr. 2012
However, Judges Bucklo and Gettleman have unstained records spanning decades of practicing law.
—David L. Craddock, Ars Technica, 8 Oct. 2022
Stained or unstained hardwood is the most popular kitchen flooring material among home renovators.
—oregonlive, 11 Jan. 2022
The decor will be simple and uncluttered, with plaster walls and an unstained concrete floor.
—Dana Oland, idahostatesman, 25 Jan. 2018
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Word History
First Known Use
1555, in the meaning defined above
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“Unstained.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unstained. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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